Synonyms for vaquero
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : vah-kair-oh; Spanish bah-ke-raw |
| Phonetic Transcription : vɑˈkɛər oʊ; Spanish bɑˈkɛ rɔ |
Top 10 synonyms for vaquero Other synonyms for the word vaquero
Définition of vaquero
Origin :- 1826, from Spanish, literally "cowboy," from vaca "cow," from Latin vacca (see vaccination).
- As in herdsman : noun shepherd
- As in rancher : noun ranch owner
- As in cowboy : noun mounted cattle hand
- While the vaquero was talking the invaders came into view, riding fast.
- Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
- The vaquero, therefore, did all in his power to make his guests comfortable for the night.
- Extract from : « The Forest Exiles » by Mayne Reid
- The vaquero with his horse soon dragged the vicuñas to the hut.
- Extract from : « The Forest Exiles » by Mayne Reid
- But yesterday a vaquero gave me the news that she has lately died.
- Extract from : « Wood Rangers » by Mayne Reid
- Another interval of silence succeeded to the narrative of the vaquero.
- Extract from : « Wood Rangers » by Mayne Reid
- The first was clothed in leather from head to foot, like the vaquero of some noble hacienda.
- Extract from : « Wood Rangers » by Mayne Reid
- They rode in silence, with the loose seat and straight back of the vaquero.
- Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine
- In half-an-hour after, with the vaquero for my guide, I rode quietly out of the rancheria.
- Extract from : « The War Trail » by Mayne Reid
- "Perhaps not, but we'll try," answered the vaquero, as we tore onward.
- Extract from : « Adventures in Many Lands » by Various
- I am a vaquero, and here I reside; Show me the broncho I cannot ride.
- Extract from : « Cowboy Songs » by Various
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